product photography

5 tips for shooting incredible stop-motion videos

Aug 27, 2024 Jennifer Arce

Stop-motion animation is an incredible way to bring inanimate, static objects to life. It requires a lot of patience, attention to detail, and a slightly…

I need a hero! And why every photo should have one

Jun 14, 2024 Alex Baker

“He’s gotta be good, and he’s gotta be strong…” Sorry, I fell into an 80’s power-ballad for a moment there. Once the earworm stops we…

Shoot a product flat lay with hard light the easy way

May 3, 2024 Alex Baker

Hard light has been in vogue for a few years now, particularly when it comes to product shots and flat-lay setups. It has a bold,…

How to make objects levitate for the camera and cast shadows

May 2, 2024 John Aldred

Levitation photography is a fascinating subject. Mostly because there are a million different ways to do it. A small setup for toys would be different…

How to light a jewellery product shoot with a model

Apr 30, 2024 Alex Baker

When it comes to lighting and setups, product and people photography, generally use completely different lighting plans and setups. So, what do you do when…

Try out these easy 1 light setups for product photography

Jan 16, 2024 Alex Baker

Studio photography can sometimes feel a bit daunting, with YouTubers showing off their multiple light setups. However, lighting doesn’t have to be complicated to produce…

Amazon’s new AI tool could be the end of product photography

Oct 26, 2023 Alex Baker

Any e-commerce and low-end product photographers out there may want to start thinking about diversifying. Amazon has released a beta version of a tool that…

How to create beautiful shots of wine bottles with one light

Jun 21, 2023 Alex Baker

Product photography is a staple of many photographers’ income. Some products, however, are more difficult to shoot than others. Let’s take wine, for example. It’s…

Google’s new AI product photo tool cuts the need for product photographers

May 24, 2023 Dunja Djudjic

Google unveiled Product Studio, a new tool that makes it easier to create product photos, but sadly, reduces the need for product photographers. With the…

Product photography with the Zhiyun Molus G60 and X100 LED lights

Apr 24, 2023 John Aldred

At NAB 2023, Zhiyun announced two new LED lights; the Molus G60 (buy here) and X100 (buy here). While not the company’s first LED lights,…